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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on October 3, 2016. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

32 Channel Upgrade for Photon Detection System

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FA8751-16-R-0061Federal

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This contract, identified by solicitation number FA8751-16-R-0061, was awarded by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York. The project focuses on a 32 channel upgrade for a Photon Detection System, specifically upgrading a Photon Spot cryocooled superconducting nanowire detection system from 8 to 32 channels. The procurement was conducted under NAICS code 334516 using Commercial Item Procedures and Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The award was made through a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, citing 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as the legal authority. Photon Spot was determined to be the sole source capable of performing the upgrade because of their proprietary software and the necessity to prevent substantial duplication of costs. The notice was officially posted on October 3, 2016, following a response deadline of September 22, 2016.

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$380,820

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NY, USA

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J&A: Superconducting Nanowire Photon Detection System 32 Channel Upgrade

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik
Contacts1 person available
OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
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Brooke HoffmanContract Specialist

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This award notice and attached Justification and Approval (J&A) derives from the Notice of Proposed Contract Action FA8751-16-R-0061 posted on 12 July 2016. Award was made using Commercial Item Procedures (FAR 12) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13).

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